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Mititelu M, Licu M, Lupu CE, Neacșu SM, Olteanu G, Gabriela S, Drăgănescu D, Oancea CN, Busnatu ȘS, Hîncu L, Ciocîlteu MV, Lupuleasa D. Characterization of Some Dermato-Cosmetic Preparations with Marine Lipids from Black Sea Wild Stingray. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:408. [PMID: 37504939 PMCID: PMC10381174 DOI: 10.3390/md21070408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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The traditional knowledge about the therapeutic and nutritional value of fish has been unanimously recognized among the population since ancient times. So, thanks to the therapeutic virtues of these marine animals, it was possible to develop therapies for certain pathologies as well as the use of bioactive compounds as adjunctive therapies incorporated into the treatment regimen of patients. In the present study, stingray liver oil from wild species collected from the Romanian coast of the Black Sea was isolated and analyzed. Fatty acid analysis was performed by gas chromatography. The analysis of the distribution of fatty acids in the composition of stingray liver oil indicates a ratio of 2.83 of omega 3 fatty acids to omega 6, a ratio of 1.33 of polyunsaturated fatty acids to monounsaturated fatty acids, an iodine index of 111.85, and a total percentage of 68.98% of unsaturated fatty acids. Stingray liver oil was used to evaluate the healing action after preparing a fatty ointment. According to the experimental data, a complete regeneration capacity of the wounds was noted in 12 days without visible signs. Four emulgels with stingray liver oil were formulated and analyzed from a rheological and structural point of view in order to select the optimal composition, after which the anti-inflammatory effect on inflammation caused in laboratory rats was studied and an anti-inflammatory effect was found significant (a maximum inhibitory effect of 66.47% on the edemas induced by the 10% kaolin suspension and 65.64% on the edemas induced by the 6% dextran solution).
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- Magdalena Mititelu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory and Food Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Ovidius" University of Constanta, 6 Capitan Aviator Al. Serbanescu Street, Campus, C Block, 900001 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio-pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory and Food Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Computer Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova, 200345 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Drug Industry and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Analytical and Instrumental Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Petru Rares Street, no. 2-4, 200638 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio-pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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Effects of Ethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Garcinia gardneriana Leaves in an In Vivo Experimental Model Induced by a Hyperlipidic Diet. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15061308. [PMID: 36986038 PMCID: PMC10051817 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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The study of medicinal plants, such as the genus Garcinia (Clusiaceae), in the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases has aroused the interest of researchers. However, there are no studies in the literature that have investigated the effects of Garcinia gardneriana in experimental models of obesity for possible metabolic alterations. Swiss mice receiving a high-fat diet were supplemented with aqueous or ethanolic extract of G. gardneriana at doses of 200 or 400 mg/kg/day. It was found that there was a reduction in food consumption in experimental groups compared with the control groups, and the group supplemented with aqueous extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg/daydisplayed a reduction in weight. The results showed an increase in the values of high density lipoprotein (HDL-c), total cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting blood glucose. G. gardneriana did not protect against insulin resistance, and caused in an increase in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) concentrations and a reduction in interleukin 10 (IL-10). In addition, hepatic steatosis and microvesicular steatosis were indicated. It was revealed that, under the experimental conditions in the study, G. gardneriana did not prevent weight gain or comorbidities; that is, a different behavior was obtained from that described in the literature with regard to the medicinal potential of the Garcinia species, which is probably related to the phytochemical properties.
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Fregoso-López D, Miranda LD. Visible-Light Mediated Radical Alkylation of Flavones: A Modular Access to Nonsymmetrical 3,3″-Biflavones. Org Lett 2022; 24:8615-8620. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Daniela Fregoso-López
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, México
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, México
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Wang LT, Huang H, Chang YH, Wang YQ, Wang JD, Cai ZH, Efferth T, Fu YJ. Biflavonoids from Ginkgo biloba leaves as a novel anti-atherosclerotic candidate: Inhibition potency and mechanistic analysis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 102:154053. [PMID: 35567993 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ginkgo biloba L. is one of the oldest trees on earth, and its leaves have been used since ages as herbal medicine to treat cerebrovascular disorders. It is worth noting that in addition to the widely concerned flavonoids and terpenoids, it also contains various thus far neglected biflavonoids. In fact, biflavonoids are flavonoids consisting of apigenin or its derivatives as monomeric scaffold, and are linked via C-C or C-O-C bond. PURPOSE Based on the structural similarity of flavonoids, we hypothesized that biflavonoids may play a potential role in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. Here, we describe the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis (AS) by biflavonoids. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Four main biflavonoids in Ginkgo biloba leaves were screened by oleic acid-induced lipid production in HepG2 cells. The non-covalent effects of biflavonoids on the potential targets of atherosclerosis were screened by reverse targeting and molecular dynamics simulation. The interactions between biflavonoids and potential targets were evaluated by an exogenous cell model, which verified the consistency of the simulation results. CONCLUSION Among all four biflavonoids, ginkgetin significantly inhibited oleic acid-induced lipid production in HepG2 cells and reduced total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The interaction of ginkgetin with CDK2 through π-alkyl and hydrogen bonds increased the binding of molecules and proteins. Ginkgetin arrested the cells in the G1-S phase, which significantly inhibited abnormal cell growth which closely related to the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis. Biflavonoids could be a promising natural medicine for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- Li-Tao Wang
- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China; The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China
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- Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, PR China
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China; The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China; The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China; The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Mainz, Mainz 55128, Germany
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- The College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China; The Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, 100083, Beijing, PR China.
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Medeiros MAMB, Gama e Silva M, de Menezes Barbosa J, Martins de Lavor É, Ribeiro TF, Macedo CAF, de Souza Duarte-Filho LAM, Feitosa TA, de Jesus Silva J, Fokoue HH, Araújo CRM, de Assis Gonsalves A, Augusto de Araújo Ribeiro L, Almeida JRGDS. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of hydrazone derivatives and their possible mechanism of action in mice. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258094. [PMID: 34818331 PMCID: PMC8612535 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Pain and inflammation are unpleasant experiences that usually occur as a result of tissue damage. Despite the number of existing analgesic drugs, side effects limit their use, stimulating the search for new therapeutic agents. In this sense, five hydrazone derivatives (H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5), with general structure R1R2C = NNR3R4, were synthesized with molecular modification strategies. In this paper, we describe the ability of hydrazone derivatives to attenuate nociceptive behavior and the inflammatory response in mice. Antinociceptive activity was evaluated through acetic acid-induced writhing and formalin-induced nociception tests. In both experimental models, the hydrazone with the greatest potency (H5) significantly (p < 0.05) reduced nociceptive behavior. Additionally, methods of acute and chronic inflammation induced by different chemicals (carrageenan and histamine) were performed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of H5. Moreover, molecular docking analysis revealed that H5 can block the COX-2 enzyme, reducing arachidonic acid metabolism and consequently decreasing the production of prostaglandins, which are important inflammatory mediators. H5 also changes locomotor activity. In summary, H5 exhibited relevant antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory potential and acted on several targets, making it a candidate for a new multi-target oral anti-inflammatory drug.
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- Maria Alice Miranda Bezerra Medeiros
- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia—Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia—Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil
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- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia—Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós Graduação em Biociências, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas (LASSBio), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Pós Graduação em Biociências, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Colegiado de Farmácia, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brasil
- Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil
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Metcalf CS, Vanegas F, Underwood T, Johnson K, West PJ, Smith MD, Wilcox KS. Screening of prototype antiseizure and anti-inflammatory compounds in the Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus model of epilepsy. Epilepsia Open 2021; 7:46-58. [PMID: 34668659 PMCID: PMC8886069 DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Infection with Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) in C57Bl/6J mice results in handling-induced seizures and is useful for evaluating compounds effective against infection-induced seizures. However, to date only a few compounds have been evaluated in this model, and a comprehensive study of antiseizure medications (ASMs) has not yet been performed. Furthermore, as the TMEV infection produces marked neuroinflammation, an evaluation of prototype anti-inflammatory compounds is needed as well. METHODS Male C57Bl/6J mice were inoculated with TMEV (day 0) followed by daily administrations of test compounds (day 3-7) and subsequent handling sessions (day 3-7). Doses of ASMs, comprising several mechanistic classes, were selected based on previously published data demonstrating the effect of these compounds in reducing seizures in the 6 Hz model of pharmacoresistant seizures. Doses of anti-inflammatory compounds, comprising several mechanistic classes, were selected based on published evidence of reduction of inflammation or inflammation-related endpoints. RESULTS Several prototype ASMs reduced acute seizures following TMEV infection: lacosamide, phenytoin, ezogabine, phenobarbital, tiagabine, gabapentin, levetiracetam, topiramate, and sodium valproate. Of these, phenobarbital and sodium valproate had the greatest effect (>95% seizure burden reduction). Prototype anti-inflammatory drugs celecoxib, dexamethasone, and prednisone also moderately reduced seizure burden. SIGNIFICANCE The TMEV model is utilized by the Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program (ETSP) as a tool for evaluation of novel compounds. Compounds reducing seizures in the TMEV comprise distinct mechanistic classes, some with mechanisms of action that extend beyond traditional ASMs.
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- Cameron S Metcalf
- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,School of Dentistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Epilepsy Therapy Screening Program Contract Site, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Garcinielliptone G from Garcinia subelliptica Induces Apoptosis in Acute Leukemia Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092422. [PMID: 33919344 PMCID: PMC8122622 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing properties of compounds isolated from Garcinia subelliptica leaves were investigated. The hexane-soluble portion of MeOH extracts of G. subelliptica leaves that showed cytotoxic activity was separated to yield seven compounds 1–7. Chemical structure analysis using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry confirmed that compound 1 was canophyllol, and compounds 2–7 were garcinielliptones N, O, J, G, F, and garcinielliptin oxide, respectively. Among them, garcinielliptone G (5) showed growth inhibition by causing apoptosis in THP-1 and Jurkat cells derived from human acute monocytic leukemia and T lymphocyte cells, respectively. Apoptosis induced by garcinielliptone G (5) was demonstrated by the detection of early apoptotic cells with fluorescein-labeled Annexin V and increases in cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved PARP protein levels. However, the addition of caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK did not affect growth arrest or apoptosis induction. These results suggest that garcinielliptone G (5) can induce both caspase-3 activation and caspase-independent apoptosis. Therefore, garcinielliptone G (5) may be a potential candidate for acute leukemia treatment.
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Rodrigues DA, de Sousa BL, da Silva JG, Pereira GAM, Bousada GM, da Silva AA, Demuner AJ, Costa ÉD, Pilau EJ, Silva E, Dos Santos MH. Phytotoxic property of metabolites isolated from Garcinia gardneriana. Comput Biol Chem 2021; 92:107460. [PMID: 33621907 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2021.107460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Garcinia gardneriana is a medicinal tree species used in Brazil in the treatment of hepatitis and gastritis. This use is attributed to phenolic compounds, mainly 7-epiclusianone, guttiferone-A and fukugetin, which present several proven biological activities. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study on the phytotoxic activity of G. gardneriana extracts has been conducted until now. This research proposed to isolate and quantify by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) the major compounds from G. gardneriana seed extracts in ethyl acetate and to evaluate their phytotoxic activities. The natural products 7-epiclusianone, guttiferone-A and fukugetin were quantified at concentrations varying from 0.46 to 1.13 mg mL-1 and were isolated with yields ranging from 7% to 23% (w/w). The phytotoxic assay indicated that the crude extract showed no action on the dry matter of Sorghum bicolor plants, but the isolated compounds fukugetin and 7-epiclusianone had moderate activity. On the other hand, guttiferone-A displayed a greater herbicide activity than glyphosate, a positive control, even in almost three times lower concentrations, causing severe intoxication in the plants. This work is the first report on this activity by the extract of G. gardneriana and its isolated compounds. Besides that, guttiferone-A showed up as a scaffold for the development of new agrochemicals. Complementing these findings, computational studies suggested that this benzophenone can interact effectively with transferase enzymes type, in special caffeic acid O-methyltransferase from S. bicolor (PDB code: 4PGH), indicating a possible mechanism of action in this plant.
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- Dayana A Rodrigues
- Departamento De Química, Universidade Do Estado De Minas Gerais, Rua Vereador Geraldo Moisés Da Silva, s/n, Campus Universitário, 38302192 Ituiutaba, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, 31270-901 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Instituto De Ciências Exatas, Universidade Federal De Alfenas, Rua Gabriel Monteiro Da Silva, 700 - Centro, 37130-001 Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Estadual De Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, Campus Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Estadual De Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790, Campus Universitário, 87020-900 Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Departamento De Química, Universidade Federal De Viçosa, Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs, s/n, Campus Universitário, 36570-900 Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
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do Espirito Santo BLS, Santana LF, Kato Junior WH, de Araújo FDO, Bogo D, Freitas KDC, Guimarães RDCA, Hiane PA, Pott A, Filiú WFDO, Arakaki Asato M, Figueiredo PDO, Bastos PRHDO. Medicinal Potential of Garcinia Species and Their Compounds. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25194513. [PMID: 33019745 PMCID: PMC7582350 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Garcinia is a genus of Clusiaceae, distributed throughout tropical Asia, Africa, New Caledonia, Polynesia, and Brazil. Garcinia plants contain a broad range of biologically active metabolites which, in the last few decades, have received considerable attention due to the chemical compositions of their extracts, with compounds which have been shown to have beneficial effects in several diseases. Our work had the objective of reviewing the benefits of five Garcinia species (G. brasiliensis, G. gardneriana, G. pedunculata, G. cambogia, and G. mangstana). These species provide a rich natural source of bioactive compounds with relevant therapeutic properties and anti-inflammatory effects, such as for the treatment of skin disorders, wounds, pain, and infections, having demonstrated antinociceptive, antioxidant, antitumoral, antifungal, anticancer, antihistaminic, antiulcerogenic, antimicrobial, antiviral, vasodilator, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and cardioprotective properties. This demonstrates the relevance of the genus as a rich source of compounds with valuable therapeutic properties, with potential use in the prevention and treatment of nontransmissible chronic diseases.
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- Bruna Larissa Spontoni do Espirito Santo
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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- Graduate of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Graduate of Electrical Engineering, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-67-3345-7416
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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- Laboratory of Botany, Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Laboratory PRONABio (Bioactive Natural Products)-Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79074-460 Campo Grande, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul-UFMS, 79070-900 Campo Grande, Brazil; (B.L.S.d.E.S.); (L.F.S.); (D.B.); (R.d.C.A.G.); (P.A.H.); (P.R.H.d.O.B.)
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Demenciano SDC, Silva MCBLE, Alexandrino CAF, Kato Junior WH, Figueiredo PDO, Garcez WS, Campos RP, Guimarães RDCA, Sarmento UC, Bogo D. Antiproliferative Activity and Antioxidant Potential of Extracts of Garcinia gardneriana. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25143201. [PMID: 32674257 PMCID: PMC7397228 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25143201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiproliferative activity, the antioxidant potential, and the chemical profile obtained from the whole fruit and from leaves of Garcinia gardneriana, a fruit tree from Brazilian Cerrado. To determine in vitro antiproliferative activity, the following neoplastic cell lines were considered, along with an immortalized nontumor cell line. The antioxidant potential was determined, and the evaluation of antiradical air activity was performed. The levels of vitamin C and carotenoids were determined. The chemical profile was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to a diode array detector and a mass spectrometer using electrospray ionization interface. The chloroform fraction of the leaf showed antioxidant activity. The vitamin C content had lower values in fruits and higher in leaves. The content of carotenoids for fruits and leaves was expressive. The ethanolic extract and the hexane and chloroform fractions of fruits were active in all neoplastic lines tested. The leaves showed cytotoxic activity in the hexane fraction in the breast carcinoma line. The analysis of data obtained verified the presence of dimers, monomers, and tetramers of hexoses, polycarboxylic acids, xanthones, flavonoids, biflavonoids, and benzophenones.
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- Simone da Cunha Demenciano
- Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Foods and Nutrition (Facfan), Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (S.d.C.D.); (M.C.B.L.eS.); (C.A.F.A.); (D.B.)
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil;
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- Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Foods and Nutrition (Facfan), Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (S.d.C.D.); (M.C.B.L.eS.); (C.A.F.A.); (D.B.)
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil;
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- Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Foods and Nutrition (Facfan), Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (S.d.C.D.); (M.C.B.L.eS.); (C.A.F.A.); (D.B.)
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- Laboratory PRONABio (Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products)—Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.H.K.J.); (P.d.O.F.); (R.P.C.)
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- Laboratory PRONABio (Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products)—Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.H.K.J.); (P.d.O.F.); (R.P.C.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil;
- Laboratory PRONABio (Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products)—Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.H.K.J.); (P.d.O.F.); (R.P.C.)
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- Laboratory PRONABio (Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Products)—Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (W.H.K.J.); (P.d.O.F.); (R.P.C.)
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- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-67-3345-7416
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Foods, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Foods, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil;
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- Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Foods and Nutrition (Facfan), Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Cidade Universitária, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil; (S.d.C.D.); (M.C.B.L.eS.); (C.A.F.A.); (D.B.)
- Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil;
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da Silva CA, Rosa IA, de Souza TC, Dos Santos MH. Evaluating four modes of extraction to analyze bioactive compounds in Garcinia brasiliensis (bacupari) by high-performance liquid chromatography diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD). Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:4073-4077. [PMID: 31983232 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1716344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The prior study of the extraction path is fundamental to optimize the required time and to define the most suitable solvent to extract and determine an analyte of interest in a complex sample. This study aimed to evaluate four extraction modes; solvent sequence in Soxhlet equipment (SES), and by maceration (SEM), direct extraction with ethanol by maceration (EEM), and in Soxhlet equipment (EES), and determine Garcinia brasiliensis bioactive compounds using a validated high-performance liquid chromatography diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) method. Fukugetin, fukugetina-7''-O-β-D-glucoside, norathyriol, guttiferone A, and 7-epiclusianone were identified and quantified with authentic standards. Among all four modes applied to extract the main bioactive. From HPLC profile, it was observed that the highest levels of 7-epiclusianone (344.1 mg/g) and guttiferone A (142.8 mg/g) were found in the N-hexane fraction using SEM mode, whereas the highest levels of fukugetin (44.95 mg/g) and norathyriol (3.95 mg/g dry weight) in the ethyl acetate fraction using SES mode.
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências da Natureza, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil
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Wickramasinghe PCK, Murray AF, Sahoo MR, Dein M, Luckett CR, Dia VP, Munafo JP. The effects of processing on Garcinia xanthochymus fruit beverage. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-019-00267-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Mota FVB, de Araújo Neta MS, de Souza Franco E, Bastos IVGA, da Araújo LCC, da Silva SC, de Oliveira TB, Souza EK, de Almeida VM, Ximenes RM, de Sousa Maia MB, Junior FJBM, Marchand P, de Faria AR, da Silva TG. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity and molecular docking study of new aza-bicyclic isoxazoline acylhydrazone derivatives. MEDCHEMCOMM 2019; 10:1916-1925. [PMID: 32133104 DOI: 10.1039/c9md00276f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of two new isoxazoline-acylhydrazone derivatives: N'-(4-methoxybenzylidene)-6-(4-nitro-benzoyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]isoxazole-3-carbohydrazide (R-123) and N'-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-6-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3a,5,6,6a-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]isoxazole-3-carbohydrazide (R-99). An air pouch induced by carrageenan was used for screening the best dose of R-99 and R-123. Using this mouse model, leukocyte migration and cytokine levels (TNF-α and IL-1β) were determined. Paw edema induced by several phlogistic agents and vascular permeability induced by acetic acid were employed to investigate the mechanism of action of the isoxazoline-acylhydrazone derivatives. A docking study was performed with the human histamine H1 receptor to investigate potential antihistaminic activity. Treatment with the compounds reduced leukocyte migration in the air pouch at all doses tested. TNF-α and IL-1β levels were similarly reduced by the two compounds. Vasoactive amines were inhibited in models of paw edema induced by several agents and vascular permeability induced by acetic acid. The docking study suggests that R-99 and R-123 may be inhibitors of the histamine H1 receptor. In conclusion, the results indicate that R-99 and R-123 exhibit promising anti-inflammatory activity related to their ability to inhibit TNF-α, IL-1β, and vasoactive amine production, as well as reduce leukocyte migration and inhibit mast cell degranulation.
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- Fernanda Virginia Barreto Mota
- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, 1235, Cidade Universitária , Recife , Pernambuco , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, 1235, Cidade Universitária , Recife , Pernambuco , Brazil
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- Université de Nantes , Cibles et Médicaments des Infections et du Cancer, IICiMed, EA 1155 , F-44000 Nantes , France
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- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco-UFPE , Rua Prof. Arthur de Sá, s/n , CEP 50470-521 , Recife-PE , Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos , Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) , Rua Prof. Arthur Sá, s/n , CEP 50560-901 , Recife-PE , Brazil . ;
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Makni S, Tounsi S, Rezgui F, Trigui M, Bouassida KZ. Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. ethyl acetate fractions effects on inflammation and oxidative stress markers in carrageenan induced paw oedema in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 234:216-224. [PMID: 30552992 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. (E. spinosa) locally known as "hillaioua" has always been used in folk medicine for the treatment of inflammation and pain. It is still being exploited by pharmaceutical companies for its potential remedial effects. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, the effects of E. spinosa (L.) Campd. against acute inflammation, pain and oxidative damage were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Total phenols and flavonoids were evaluated. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities the E. spinosa ethyl acetate fractions of the aerial (Es EtOAc-AP) and underground (Es EtOAc-R) parts were assessed on carrageenan-induced paw oedema (100 mg/kg BW) and acetic acid-induced writhing response (50, 100 and 150 mg/kg BW), respectively. The E. spinosa fractions effects on oxidative stress markers and inflammatory parameters were determined. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis was performed to identify various chemical components. RESULTS The ethyl acetate fractions were shown to be the most active thanks to their phenolic and flavonoid contents richness. Intraperitoneal administration of E. spinosa ethyl acetate fractions at 100 mg/kg BW, one hour before carrageenan injection, significantly inhibited the oedema formation by 89.31% and 97.7% for the aerial and underground parts respectively when compared to the reference drug "dexamethasone" (51.9%). Besides, a significant increase (p ≤ 0.001) of the dermal antioxidant enzymes (the superoxide dismutase (SOD)), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) was observed five hours after carrageenan administration. The best restoration was obtained with Es EtOAc-R (82.04%, 93.55% and 93.55% respectively for SOD, CAT and GPx activities). Moreover, EtOAc-fractions treated mice proved their ability to restore both of CRP and fibrinogen (p < 0.001). In addition, E. spinosa EtOAc-fractions attenuated abdominal contractions (p < 0.05) by 71.69% and 82.41% for the aerial part and roots respectively at 150 mg/kg BW against 100% for dichlofenac sodium used as standard drug. The phytochemical analysis of Es EtOAc-AP and Es EtOAc-R by GC-MS may explain the obtained results. The analysis of the fractions demonstrated the presence of palmitic and linoleic acids known for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic capacities. CONCLUSIONS These findings explain the traditional use of E. spinosa in folk medicine and suggest that E. spinosa fractions could be a promising herbal drug.
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- Samar Makni
- Biopesticides Laboratory (LPIP), Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Biopesticides Laboratory (LPIP), Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Analysis Department of the Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Biopesticides Laboratory (LPIP), Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Biopesticides Laboratory (LPIP), Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 1177, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia.
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Zan RA, Fernandes Â, Jedoz S, Oludemi T, Calhelha RC, Pires TCSP, Alves MJ, Martins RCC, Barros L, Ferreira ICFR. Bioactive properties and phytochemical assessment of Bacupari-anão (Garcinia brasiliensis Mart.) leaves native to Rondônia, Brazil. Food Funct 2018; 9:5621-5628. [PMID: 30302477 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo01474d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Leaf fractions of Garcinia brasiliensis were evaluated concerning their antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties, and the most active fraction was then fully characterized regarding its phenolic composition using HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn. The ethyl acetate fraction from partitioning of the methanolic leaf extract revealed a strong antioxidant activity that was comparable to Trolox, the positive control. This fraction was also able to show a significant antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and the fungus Candida albicans. However, the dichloromethane fraction was found to present the highest anti-inflammatory (83 ± 9 μg mL-1) and cytotoxic activities, thus presenting slight toxicity using a non-tumor cell line. Regarding the phenolic profile, the ethyl acetate fraction presented twelve flavonoids, with morelloflavone-7''-O-glucoside (52.1 ± 0.4 mg g-1) and gardinia biflavonoid 2a glucoside (27.5 ± 0.2 mg g-1) being the major compounds identified. These results indicate that leaves of G. brasiliensis might be a potential source of natural biomolecules for pharmaceutical and medicinal applications.
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- Renato André Zan
- Instituto Federal de Rondônia (IFRO), Campus Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brazil
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Silva JC, de Oliveira Júnior RG, Silva MGE, de Lavor ÉM, Soares JMD, de Lima-Saraiva SRG, Diniz TC, Mendes RL, de Alencar Filho EB, Barreiro EJDL, Lima LM, Almeida JRGDS. LASSBio-1586, an N-acylhydrazone derivative, attenuates nociceptive behavior and the inflammatory response in mice. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199009. [PMID: 30059558 PMCID: PMC6066216 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pain and inflammation are complex clinical conditions that are present in a wide variety of disorders. Most drugs used to treat pain and inflammation have potential side effects, which makes it necessary to search for new sources of bioactive molecules. In this paper, we describe the ability of LASSBio-1586, an N-acylhydrazone derivative, to attenuate nociceptive behavior and the inflammatory response in mice. Antinociceptive activity was evaluated through acetic acid-induced writhing and formalin-induced nociception tests. In these experimental models, LASSBio-1586 significantly (p<0.05) reduced nociceptive behavior. Several methods of acute and chronic inflammation induced by different chemical (carrageenan, histamine, croton oil, arachidonic acid) and physical (cotton pellet) agents were used to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of LASSBio-1586. LASSBio-1586 exhibited potent anti-inflammatory activity in all tests (p<0.05). Study of the mechanism of action demonstrated the possible involvement of the nitrergic, serotonergic and histamine signaling pathways. In addition, a molecular docking study was performed, indicating that LASSBio-1586 is able to block the COX-2 enzyme, reducing arachidonic acid metabolism and consequently decreasing the production of prostaglandins, which are important inflammatory mediators. In summary, LASSBio-1586 exhibited relevant antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory potential and acted on several targets, making it a candidate for a new multi-target oral anti-inflammatory drug.
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- Juliane Cabral Silva
- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Fármacos e Medicamentos (INCT-INOFAR), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas (LASSBio), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Fármacos e Medicamentos (INCT-INOFAR), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas (LASSBio), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisas de Plantas Medicinais (NEPLAME), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brasil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Fármacos e Medicamentos (INCT-INOFAR), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Laboratório de Avaliação e Síntese de Substâncias Bioativas (LASSBio), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Andrade AWL, Machado KDC, Machado KDC, Figueiredo DDR, David JM, Islam MT, Uddin SJ, Shilpi JA, Costa JP. In vitro antioxidant properties of the biflavonoid agathisflavone. Chem Cent J 2018; 12:75. [PMID: 29959550 PMCID: PMC6026112 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-018-0443-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose Free radicals are considered as the causative agents of a variety of acute and chronic pathologies. Natural antioxidants have drawn attention of the researchers in recent years for their ability to scavenge free radicals with minimal or even no side effects. This study evaluates the antioxidant capacity of agathisflavone, a naturally occurring biflavonoid by a number of in vitro methods. Methods Agathisflavone was subjected to DPPH, ABTS, OH and NO radical scavenging assay, reducing potential and inhibition of lipid peroxidation (TBARS) test using trolox as a standard. Results Agathisflavone showed concentration-dependent antioxidant activity against all types of free radicals used in this study. The antioxidant capacity, reducing potential and inhibition of lipid peroxidation showed by agathisflavone were comparable to that of trolox. Conclusion Agathisflavone exhibited antioxidant capacity, which suggests considering this biflavonoid for the use in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases precipitated by oxidative stress.
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- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, Brazil
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- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .,Faculty of Pharmacy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Pharmacy Discipline, School of Life Sciences, Khulna University, Khulna, 9208, Bangladesh
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- Pharmacy Discipline, School of Life Sciences, Khulna University, Khulna, 9208, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Research in Experimental Neurochemistry, Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Teresina, Brazil
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Photobiomodulation Therapy Improves Acute Inflammatory Response in Mice: the Role of Cannabinoid Receptors/ATP-Sensitive K+ Channel/p38-MAPK Signalling Pathway. Mol Neurobiol 2017; 55:5580-5593. [DOI: 10.1007/s12035-017-0792-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Silva RHM, Lima NDFM, Lopes AJO, Vasconcelos CC, de Mesquita JWC, de Mesquita LSS, Lima FCVM, Ribeiro MNDS, Ramos RM, Cartágenes MDSDS, Garcia JBS. Antinociceptive Activity of Borreria verticillata: In vivo and In silico Studies. Front Pharmacol 2017; 8:283. [PMID: 28588488 PMCID: PMC5439013 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Borreria verticillata (L.) G. Mey. known vassourinha has antibacterial, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, antioxidative, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory, however, its antinociceptive action requires further studies. Aim of the study evaluated the antinociceptive activity of B. verticillata hydroalcoholic extract (EHBv) and ethyl acetate fraction (FAc) by in vivo and in silico studies. In vivo assessment included the paw edema test, writhing test, formalin test and tail flick test. Wistar rats and Swiss mice were divided into 6 groups and given the following treatments oral: 0.9% NaCl control group (CTRL), 10 mg/kg memantine (MEM), 10 mg/kg indomethacin (INDO), 500 mg/kg EHBv (EHBv 500), 25 mg/kg FAc (FAc 25) and 50 mg/kg FAc (FAc 50). EHBv, FAc 25 and 50 treatments exhibited anti-edematous and peripheral antinociceptive effects. For in silico assessment, compounds identified in FAc were subjected to molecular docking with COX-2, GluN1a and GluN2B. Ursolic acid (UA) was the compound with best affinity parameters (binding energy and inhibition constant) for COX-2, GluN1a, GluN2B, and was selected for further analysis with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. In MD simulations, UA exhibited highly frequent interactions with residues Arg120 and Glu524 in the COX-2 active site and NMDA, whereby it might prevent COX-2 and NMDA receptor activation. Treatment with UA 10 mg/Kg showed peripheral and central antinociceptive effect. The antinociceptive effect of B. verticillata might be predominantly attributed to peripheral actions, including the participation of anti-inflammatory components. Ursolic acid is the main active component and seems to be a promising source of COX-2 inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists.
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- Rosa H M Silva
- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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- Research Laboratory Information Systems, Department of Information, Environment, Health and Food Production, Federal Institute of PiauíTeresina, Brazil
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- Experimental Study of Pain Laboratory, Department of Pain and Palliative Care, Federal University of MaranhãoSão Luís, Brazil
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Recalde-Gil MA, Klein-Júnior LC, dos Santos Passos C, Salton J, de Loreto Bordignon SA, Monace FD, Filho VC, Henriques AT. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity of Biflavonoids from Branches of Garcinia gardneriana (Clusiaceae). Nat Prod Commun 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1701200411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Garcinia gardneriana is chemically characterized by the presence of biflavonoids. Taking into account that flavonoids are able to inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity, in the present study, the chemical composition of the branches’ extract of the plant is described for the first time and the MAO inhibitory activity of the isolated biflavonoids was evaluated. Based on spectroscopic and spectrometric data, it was possible to identify volkesiflavone, morelloflavone (1), Gb-2a (2) and Gb-2a-7- O-glucoside (3) in the ethyl acetate fraction from ethanol extract of the branches. Compounds 1-3 were evaluated in vitro and demonstrated the capacity to inhibit MAO-A activity with an IC50 ranging from 5.05 to 10.7 μM, and from 20.7 to 66.2 μM for MAO-B. These inhibitions corroborate with previous IC50 obtained for monomeric flavonoids, with a higher selectivity for MAO-A isoform. The obtained results indicate that biflavonoids might be promising structures for the identification of new MAO inhibitory compounds.
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- Maria Angélica Recalde-Gil
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Quality Control of Phytomedicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90610-000
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Quality Control of Phytomedicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90610-000
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- Department of Pharmacochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Université de Genève, Genève, Switzerland, CH-1211
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Quality Control of Phytomedicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90610-000
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- Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research Nucleus, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí – UNIVALI, Itajaí, Brazil, 88302-202
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- Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research Nucleus, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí – UNIVALI, Itajaí, Brazil, 88302-202
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Quality Control of Phytomedicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90610-000
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Wang YW, Zhang X, Chen CL, Liu QZ, Xu JW, Qian QQ, Li WY, Qian YN. Protective effects of Garcinol against neuropathic pain - Evidence from in vivo and in vitro studies. Neurosci Lett 2017; 647:85-90. [PMID: 28302538 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Neuroinflammatory processes have a vital role in the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain. Garcinol, harvested from Garcinia indica, is known to exert potent anti-inflammatory properties. Recent studies have indicated that Garcinol may inhibit activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) by inhibiting NF-κB/p65 acetylation. These findings prompted us to evaluate the protective effects of Garcinol in the lumbar fifth spinal nerve ligation (SNL)-induced rat model of neuropathic pain and Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-stimulated primary cultured microglia. In the present study, we found that intrathecal administration of Garcinol significantly attenuated SNL-induced nociceptive behaviors. Garcinol suppressed microglial activation as well as the expression of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)/nitric oxide (NO), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)/prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the spinal cord of SNL rats. It also reduced the nuclear translocation of NF-κB by decreasing acetyl-p65 protein expression. Similarly, in the in vitro study, Garcinol decreased the production of NO/iNOS, PGE2/COX-2, and proinflammatory cytokines in LPS-exposed microglia. Likewise, Garcinol inhibited the NF-κB signaling pathway by downregulating acetyl-p65 levels in LPS-challenged microglia. Our findings suggest that Garcinol may have protective effects against neuropathic pain that are associated with the inhibition of neuroinflammation in microglia. Therefore, Garcinol could be a promising agent in the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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- Yi-Wei Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing General Hospital, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China; Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing General Hospital, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing General Hospital, Nanjing 210002, PR China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210002, PR China.
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Mendes DAGB, Soley BDS, Prudente ADS, Sponchiado G, Ferreira BGA, Dos Santos MC, de Andrade ASM, Amorim CDM, Bresolin TMB, Meyre-Silva C, Zuffellato-Ribas KC, Assreuy J, Otuki MF, Cabrini DDA. Hydroalcoholic extract of Sapium glandulatum (Vell.) Pax displays potent anti-inflammatory activities through a glucocorticoid receptor-dependent pathway. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 23:1610-1620. [PMID: 27823625 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2016.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ethnobotanical studies of the Sapium genus reveal that many species are widely used in several countries as therapeutic drugs and they are widely used in folk medicine for treatment of different diseases, including skin inflammation. This raises interest in the study of the pharmacological properties and phytochemical composition of these plants. The biological properties of Sapium glandulatum, a native species of southern Brazil, has not been reported in the literature. PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory action of the hydroalcoholic extract of Sapium glandulatum (EHSG) leaves in mouse models of acute or chronic skin inflammation. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS Topical effects of EHSG were evaluated in 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced edema in the ear. Systemic effects of the extract were studied in a TPA-induced ear edema model, as well as in a carrageenan-induced paw edema model. To gain insight into the mechanism by which EHSG blocked inflammation, we evaluated the role of glucocorticoid receptors (GR) using the TPA-induced ear edema model and also measured specific binding in a glucocorticoid assay. Possible adverse effects of EHSG were evaluated after multiple treatments with the extract in the skin atrophy model on the ear and with the alkaline comet assay. RESULTS EHSG presented potent anti-inflammatory activity when applied topically in acute and chronic models, inhibiting edema formation and leukocyte migration as well as expression pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α in the tissue. Similar anti-inflammatory effects were found following oral treatment in both ear and paw edema models. Strikingly, the EHSG-induced blockade of leukocyte migration was reversed by mifepristone, a GR antagonist. Additionally, a specific binding assay revealed that ESGH interacts with GR. Multiple treatments with EHSG failed to induce adverse effects when evaluated in the skin atrophy model and bone marrow genotoxicity test. CONCLUSION Taken together, our data suggest that EHSG is a potential source of anti-inflammatory tool compounds for the treatment of pro-inflammatory-derived skin diseases, and its mechanism of action may be, at least in part, via the GR pathway.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Center for Chemical-Pharmaceutical Research, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí, Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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Herath KHINM, Bing SJ, Cho J, Kim A, Kim GO, Lee JC, Jee Y. Citrus hallabong [(Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis) × C. reticulata)] exerts potent anti-inflammatory properties in murine splenocytes and TPA-induced murine ear oedema model. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:2939-2950. [PMID: 27333995 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1194865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Hallabong [(Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis) X C. reticulata)] (Rutaceae) is a hybrid citrus cultivated in temperate regions of South Korea. Its fruit is well-known for pharmacological properties. OBJECTIVE This study examined the anti-inflammatory effect of 80% ethanol extract of Hallabong (HE) on concanavalin A (Con A)-stimulated splenocytes and mouse oedema model induced by 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbal acetate (TPA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Murine splenocytes treated with HE were stimulated with Con A (10 μg/mL, for 24 h) were evaluated for T-cell population and production of inflammatory cytokines IL-2, IL-4 and IFN-γ. Anti-inflammatory effect of topically applied HE (100 μg/20 μL) on TPA (4 μg/20 μL/ear)-induced ear oedema was investigated in mouse model. RESULTS HE-treated Con A-stimulated murine splenocytes showed a marked decrease in CD44/CD62L+ memory T-cell population, an important marker for anti-inflammatory activity, and a significant inhibition in the production of IL-2 and IFN-γ. HE treatment had reduced the mouse skin oedema (47%) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity significantly (40%) in TPA-challenged tissues. More importantly, immunohistochemical localization revealed the suppressed (p < 0.05) expression of inducible nitric oxide (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2). HE decreased the infiltration of CD3+ T cells and F4/80+ macrophages to the site of inflammation and a topical application of HE significantly suppressed the expression of TNF-α (20.2%). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION A topical application of HE can exert a potential anti-inflammatory effect and HE can be explored further as a putative alternative therapeutic agent for inflammatory oedema.
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- a Department of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute , Jeju National University , Jeju , Korea
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- a Department of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute , Jeju National University , Jeju , Korea
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- b Department of Advanced Convergence Technology & Science , Jeju National University , Jeju , Korea
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- c Jeju Diversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark , Seogwipo , Korea
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- c Jeju Diversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark , Seogwipo , Korea
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- a Department of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute , Jeju National University , Jeju , Korea
- b Department of Advanced Convergence Technology & Science , Jeju National University , Jeju , Korea
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Carlotto J, de Souza LM, Baggio CH, Werner MFDP, Maria-Ferreira D, Sassaki GL, Iacomini M, Cipriani TR. Polysaccharides from Arctium lappa L.: Chemical structure and biological activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 91:954-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cho YC, Cho S. c-Jun N-terminal kinase-mediated anti-inflammatory effects of Garcinia subelliptica in macrophages. Mol Med Rep 2016; 13:2293-300. [PMID: 26781201 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.4791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Garcinia plants have been traditionally used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as skin infections and pain, in many regions including South‑East Asia. Garcinia subelliptica, a plant of the Garcinia species widely distributed from Japan to Thailand, has been reported to contain components similar to other Garcinia plants that exhibit anti‑inflammatory effects. The present study aimed to explore the anti‑inflammatory effects of ethanol extracts of Garcinia subelliptica (EGS) in macrophages, as there are no previous systemic studies that have investigated the effects of Garcinia subelliptica on inflammation. Non‑cytotoxic concentrations of EGS (≤200 µg/ml) were observed to reduce nitric oxide production by modulating iNOS expression in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‑stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. The expression of cyclooxygenase‑2, the enzyme responsible for the production of prostaglandin E2, was notably reduced by EGS. EGS treatment inhibited the production of pro‑inflammatory cytokines, including IL‑6 and IL‑1β, however, not TNF‑α. Reduced production of inflammatory mediators by EGS was followed by reduced phosphorylation of c‑Jun N‑terminal kinase (JNK) however, not of other mitogen‑activated protein kinases and nuclear factor‑κB. These results indicate that EGS selectively inhibits the excessive production of inflammatory mediators in LPS‑stimulated murine macrophages by reducing the activation of JNK, suggesting that EGS is a candidate for modulating severe inflammation.
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Pharmacological Cell Biology, College of Pharmacy, Chung‑Ang University, Seoul 156‑756, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Pharmacological Cell Biology, College of Pharmacy, Chung‑Ang University, Seoul 156‑756, Republic of Korea
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Erthal V, Maria-Ferreira D, Werner MFDP, Baggio CH, Nohama P. Anti-inflammatory effect of laser acupuncture in ST36 (Zusanli) acupoint in mouse paw edema. Lasers Med Sci 2016; 31:315-22. [PMID: 26738499 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-015-1845-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in acupuncture is a low-power laser applied to acupoints for providing luminous energy, capable to produce photobiological induction that results in biochemical, bioelectric, and bioenergetic effects. ST36 (Zusanli) is a point of acupuncture commonly used for treatment of several pathological alterations, such as inflammation, acute pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of LLLT (830 nm, 4 J/cm(2)) in ST36 acupoint through the model of carrageenan-induced paw edema in mice and the possible mechanisms involved. Female Swiss mice were treated with LLLT in ST36 before the paw edema induction, which was measured by means of a digital micrometer and the temperature through a high-resolution digital thermograph. After this, the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid hydroperoxides (LOOH), and reduced glutathione (GSH) were quantified. In another set of experiments, the paw edema was induced by bradykinin, histamine, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). LLLT in ST36 acupoint significantly inhibited the edema formation for 4 h after the carrageenan injection and reduced the paw temperature in 10 %. Furthermore, LLLT also reduced the levels of ROS (55 %) and LOOH (50 %) but, however, did not alter the GSH levels. LLLT in ST36 reduced the paw edema induced by bradykinin (30 min, 6 %, 60 min, 7 %), histamine (30 min, 11 %), and PGE2 (90 min, 10 %, 120 min, 16 %). In conclusion, these results prove that LLLT in ST36 acupoint produces a relevant anti-inflammatory effect, reducing edema, temperature, and free radicals levels in mice paw.
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- Vanessa Erthal
- Laboratory of Medical Thermography, Graduate Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Federal Technological University of Parana, Curitiba, PR, 80230-901, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sector of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sector of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Medical Thermography, Graduate Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Federal Technological University of Parana, Curitiba, PR, 80230-901, Brazil.
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Saroni Arwa P, Zeraik ML, Ximenes VF, da Fonseca LM, Bolzani VDS, Siqueira Silva DH. Redox-active biflavonoids from Garcinia brasiliensis as inhibitors of neutrophil oxidative burst and human erythrocyte membrane damage. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 174:410-418. [PMID: 26320685 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 08/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Garcinia brasiliensis, a plant native to the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation of the urinary tract, peptic ulcers, arthritis and other conditions. AIM OF THE STUDY The purposes of this study were to analyze the chemical constituents of G. brasiliensis branches and leaves and to evaluate the potential of isolated compounds to act as inhibitors of both the oxidative burst of stimulated neutrophils and oxidative damage in human erythrocyte membranes to verify the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of this plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS Neutrophils were isolated from the blood of healthy donors by Ficoll-Paque density gradient centrifugation. Superoxide anion and total reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by stimulated neutrophils were measured by WST-1 reduction and luminol-enhanced chemiluminescence assays, respectively. Radical-induced lipoperoxidation and hemolysis were performed using erythrocytes from the blood of healthy donors. Compounds were isolated from G. brasiliensis branches and leaves by HPLC microfractionation, and structure elucidation of the isolated compounds was performed based on NMR and HR-MS analyses. RESULTS The biflavonoids procyanidin, fukugetin, amentoflavone and podocarpusflavone isolated from G. brasiliensis showed potent inhibitory effects on the oxidative burst of human neutrophils, inhibiting ROS production by 50% at 1 μmol L(-1). These biflavonoids also proved to be potent inhibitors of hemolysis (with 88 ± 7% inhibition at 50 µmol L(-1) for procyanidin) and lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes, with a malondialdehyde level (a biomarker of oxidative stress) of 8.5 ± 0.3 nmol/mg Hb at 50 µmol L(-1) for procyanidin. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that the biflavonoids extracted from G. brasiliensis branches and leaves modulate oxidative stress via inhibition of NADPH oxidase and ROS production by stimulated human neutrophils. Furthermore, the biflavonoids exhibited potent inhibition of oxidant hemolysis and lipid peroxidation induced by AAPH in human erythrocytes. Therefore, these studies suggest the use of G. brasiliensis extract as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.
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- Phanuel Saroni Arwa
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Nucleus of Bioassays, Ecophysiology and Biosynthesis of Natural Products (NUBBE), Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 355, 14800-900 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Nucleus of Bioassays, Ecophysiology and Biosynthesis of Natural Products (NUBBE), Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 355, 14800-900 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 473, 17033-360 Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 502, 14801-902 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Nucleus of Bioassays, Ecophysiology and Biosynthesis of Natural Products (NUBBE), Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 355, 14800-900 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Nucleus of Bioassays, Ecophysiology and Biosynthesis of Natural Products (NUBBE), Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), P.O. Box 355, 14800-900 Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Campos PM, Prudente AS, Horinouchi CDDS, Cechinel-Filho V, Fávero GM, Cabrini DA, Otuki MF. Inhibitory effect of GB-2a (I3-naringenin-II8-eriodictyol) on melanogenesis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 174:224-229. [PMID: 26297636 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE GB-2a is a I3-naringenin-II8-eriodictyol compound isolated from Garcinia gardneriana (Planchon & Triana) Zappi, a plant used in folk medicine for the treatment of skin disorders. AIM OF STUDY In the search for new depigmenting agents, this study was carried out to investigate the in vitro effects of GB-2a isolated from G. gardneriana (Planchon & Triana) Zappi in B16F10 melanoma cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effects of GB-2a were evaluated through determination of melanin biosynthesis in B16F10 melanoma cells in comparison with the reference drug kojic acid (500µM). In parallel, the GB-2a effect was assessed in a cell viability assay. Mushroom tyrosinase activity assays were conducted to verify the effect of this enzyme. In order to ascertain the nature of enzyme inhibition on tyrosinase, kinetics analysis of the GB-2a was performed with L-tyrosine and L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA) substrates. RESULTS The results showed that GB-2a biflavonoid significantly inhibited the melanin content, without reducing cell viability. GB-2a also showed a strong antityrosinase activity in the mushroom tyrosinase assay. GB-2a inhibited the tyrosinase activity, exerting a mixed inhibition. For the L-tyrosine substrate the inhibition was in non-competitive mode and for L-DOPA it was in uncompetitive mode. CONCLUSION GB-2a biflavonoid promoted inhibition on tyrosinase activity and reduced melanin biosynthesis in B16F10 cells, which suggests great potential for medical and cosmetic uses as a depigmenting agent.
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- Patrícia Mazureki Campos
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Parana, CEP 80210-170, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Investigation Centre of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Itajai Valley, CEP 88302-202, Itajai, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, State University of Ponta Grossa, CEP 84030-900, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Parana, CEP 81530-900, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Parana, CEP 81530-900, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of Bridelia retusa methanolic fruit extract in experimental animals. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:890151. [PMID: 25506619 PMCID: PMC4251411 DOI: 10.1155/2014/890151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory potentials of methanolic extract of Bridelia retusa fruit (BRME) were evaluated against different animal models in rodents. Antinociceptive effects of BRME were assessed in mice using the acetic acid-induced writhing and formalin test. Anti-inflammatory effects of BRME in three different doses, namely, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, were evaluated by utilizing different animal models representing various changes associated with inflammation, namely, carrageenan-induced paw oedema, histamine and serotonin-induced paw oedema, arachidonic acid-induced paw oedema, formalin-induced paw oedema, TPA-induced ear oedema, acetic acid-induced vascular permeability, total WBC count in paw fluid, and myeloperoxidase assay. Also BRME was phytochemically evaluated using chromatographic method. The BRME did not exhibit any signs of toxicity up to a dose of 2000 mg/kg. The extract showed statistical significant inhibition of induced nociception and inflammation in dose dependent manner. The higher dose of extract significantly inhibited pain and inflammation against control (P < 0.001). HPLC results revealed the presence of gallic acid and ellagic acid as phytoconstituents in BRME and it was proven as anti-inflammatory agents. The present study scientifically demonstrated the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory potential of fruit of B. retusa methanolic extract. These effects may be attributed to the presence of polyphenolic phytoconstituents in the extract.
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Niu X, Zhang H, Li W, Mu Q, Yao H, Wang Y. Anti-inflammatory Effects of Cavidine In Vitro and In Vivo, a Selective COX-2 Inhibitor in LPS-Induced Peritoneal Macrophages of Mouse. Inflammation 2014; 38:923-33. [DOI: 10.1007/s10753-014-0054-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Jamila N, Khairuddean M, Khan SN, Khan N. Complete NMR assignments of bioactive rotameric (3 → 8) biflavonoids from the bark of Garcinia hombroniana. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY : MRC 2014; 52:345-352. [PMID: 24700704 DOI: 10.1002/mrc.4071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The genus Garcinia is reported to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective and anti-HIV activities. Garcinia hombroniana in Malaysia is used to treat itching and as a protective medicine after child birth. This study was aimed to isolate the chemical constituents from the bark of G. hombroniana and explore their possible pharmacological potential. Ethyl acetate extract afforded one new (1) and six (2-7) known 3 → 8 rotameric biflavonoids. Their structures were elucidated by UV, IR and NMR (1D and 2D) spectroscopy together with electron ionization/ESI mass spectrometric techniques and were identified as (2R, 3S) volkensiflavone-7-O-rhamnopyranoside (1), volkensiflavone (2), 4″-O-methyl-volkensiflavone (3), volkensiflavone-7-O-glucopyranoside (4), morelloflavone (5), 3″-O-methyl-morelloflavone (6) and morelloflavone-7-O-glucopyranoside (7). The absolute configuration of compound 1 was assigned by circular dichroism spectroscopy as 2R, 3S. The coexistence of conformers of isolated biflavonoids in solution at 25 °C in different solvents was confirmed by variable temperature NMR studies. At room temperature (25 °C), compounds 1-7 exhibited duplicate NMR signals, while at elevated temperature (90 °C), a single set of signals was obtained. Compound 5 showed significant in vitro antioxidant activities against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethyl benzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid radicals. The antibacterial studies showed that compounds 5 and 6 are the most active against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. Compounds 3 and 6 also showed moderate antituberculosis activity against H38 Rv. Based on the research findings, G. hombroniana could be concluded as a rich source of flavanone-flavone (3 → 8) biflavonoids that exhibit rotameric behaviour at room temperature and display significant antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
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- Nargis Jamila
- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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A systematic review for anti-inflammatory property of clusiaceae family: a preclinical approach. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2014; 2014:960258. [PMID: 24976853 PMCID: PMC4058220 DOI: 10.1155/2014/960258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. Clusiaceae family (sensu lato) is extensively used in ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions which include cancer, inflammation, and infection. The aim of this review is to report the pharmacological potential of plants of Clusiaceae family with the anti-inflammatory activity in animal experiments. Methods. A systematic review about experiments investigating anti-inflammatory activity of Clusiaceae family was carried out by searching bibliographic databases such as Medline, Scopus and Embase. In this update, the search terms were "anti-inflammatory agents," "Clusiaceae," and "animals, laboratory." Results. A total of 255 publications with plants this family were identified. From the initial 255 studies, a total of 21 studies were selected for the final analysis. Studies with genera Allanblackia, Clusia, Garcinia or Rheedia, and Hypericum showed significant anti-inflammatory activity. The findings include a decrease of total leukocytes, a number of neutrophils, total protein concentration, granuloma formation, and paw or ear edema formation. Other interesting findings included decreased of the MPO activity, and inflammatory mediators such as NF- κ B and iNOS expression, PGE2 and Il-1 β levels and a decrease in chronic inflammation. Conclusion. The data reported suggests the anti-inflammatory effect potential of Clusiaceae family in animal experiments.
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Lavaud A, Richomme P, Litaudon M, Andriantsitohaina R, Guilet D. Antiangiogenic tocotrienol derivatives from Garcinia amplexicaulis. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2013; 76:2246-2252. [PMID: 24245984 DOI: 10.1021/np400598y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Phytochemical investigation of a dichloromethane extract from Garcinia amplexicaulis stem bark led to the isolation of four new tocotrienols (1-4); two known tocotrienols, two triterpenes, and a xanthone were also isolated. Their structures were mainly established using NMR and MS methods. The main compounds isolated, δ-amplexichromanol (1) and γ-amplexichromanol (2), were evaluated on VEGF-induced angiogenesis using a Matrigel assay. Compounds 1 and 2 inhibited in vitro angiogenesis of VEGF-induced human primary endothelial cells in the low nanomolar range. Their capacity to inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells partially explained this activity, although δ-amplexichromanol (1) also prevented adhesion and migration processes.
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- Alexis Lavaud
- Laboratoire SONAS, Université d'Angers , IFR Quasav, 49100 Angers, France
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Mulholland DA, Mwangi EM, Dlova NC, Plant N, Crouch NR, Coombes PH. Non-toxic melanin production inhibitors from Garcinia livingstonei (Clusiaceae). JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2013; 149:570-575. [PMID: 23891889 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Revised: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The stem bark of Garcinia livingstonei is used traditionally as a skin lightening agent. AIM OF THE STUDY To isolate and identify compounds responsible for the observed skin lightening activity of Garcinia livingstonei and to evaluate their cytotoxicity. MATERIALS AND METHODS Constituents of the stem bark and fruits of Garcinia livingstonei were isolated using chromatographic techniques and structures were determined using 1D and 2D NMR and MS analysis. MeWo cells were used to evaluate the cytotoxicity and impact on melanin levels of extracts and compounds isolated, in vitro. RESULTS Twelve known compounds, morelloflavone (1), morelloflavone-7″-sulphate (2), guttiferone A (3), sargaol (4), isojacareubin (5), 6-deoxyisojacareubin (6) and in addition to the common triterpenoids, betulin, betulin aldehyde, lupeol, lupenone, euphol and stigmasterol were isolated in this investigation. Morelloflavone, morelloflavone-7″-sulphate and sargaol, were found to be considerably less cytotoxic and more effective as skin lightening agents than hydroquinone. CONCLUSIONS A range of compounds was isolated from the stem bark and fruit of Garcinia livingstonei. Although the bark extract contained the cytotoxic guttiferone A, it was found to be less toxic than hydroquinone, and morelloflavone, the 7″-sulphate derivative and sargaol show potential for development as depigmentation/skin lightening agents.
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- Dulcie A Mulholland
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom.
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Li W, Huang H, Zhang Y, Fan T, Liu X, Xing W, Niu X. Anti-inflammatory effect of tetrahydrocoptisine from Corydalis impatiens is a function of possible inhibition of TNF-α, IL-6 and NO production in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated peritoneal macrophages through inhibiting NF-κB activation and MAPK pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2013; 715:62-71. [PMID: 23810685 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 06/04/2013] [Accepted: 06/16/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The extracts or constituents from Corydalis impatiens are known to have many pharmacological activities. Tetrahydrocoptisine (THC), a protoberberine compound from Corydalis impatiens, was found to possess a potent anti-inflammatory effect in different acute or chronic inflammation model animals. Pretreatment with THC (i.p.) inhibited the paw and ear edema in the carrageenan-induced paw edema assay and xylene-induced ear edema assay, respectively. In the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced systemic inflammation model, THC significantly inhibited serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) release in mice. To clarify its possible molecular mechanisms underlying this anti-inflammatory effect, we investigated the effect of THC on LPS-induced responses in peritoneal macrophages. Our data demonstrated that THC significantly inhibited LPS-induced TNF-α, interleukin-6(IL-6) and nitric oxide (NO) production. THC inhibited the production of TNF-α and IL-6 by down-regulating LPS-induced IL-6 and TNF-α mRNA expression. Furthermore, it attenuated the phosphorylation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) and phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) as well as the expression of nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB), in a concentration-dependent manner. Taken together, our data suggest that THC is an active anti-inflammatory constituent by inhibition of TNF-α, IL-6 and NO production possibly via down-regulation of NF-κB activation, phospho-ERK1/2 and phospho-p38MAPK signal pathways.
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- Weifeng Li
- School of Medicine, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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Campos PM, Horinouchi CDDS, Prudente ADS, Cechinel-Filho V, Cabrini DDA, Otuki MF. Effect of a Garcinia gardneriana (Planchon and Triana) Zappi hydroalcoholic extract on melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2013; 148:199-204. [PMID: 23603191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.03.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Revised: 03/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE Garcinia gardneriana (Planchon and Triana) Zappi (Clusiaceae) is popularly called "bacopari" in southern Brazil. The leaves of this plant are traditionally used to treat skin disorders. AIM OF STUDY This study evaluated the effects of a hydroalcoholic extract of Garcinia gardneriana leaves (HEGG) on B16F10 murine melanoma cells in order to search for new depigmenting agents. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effects of HEGG were assessed in melanin content assays in B16F10 melanoma cells compared with the reference drug kojic acid (500mM). Melanin content was measured after spontaneous melanogenesis, UVB-induced melanogenesis and melanogenesis induced by α-MSH. At the same time, cell viability assays were conducted. Intracellular and mushroom tyrosinase activity assays were employed to evaluate the effect of HEGG on tyrosinase activity. RESULTS HEGG decreased the level of melanin under all three experimental conditions of melanin content evaluation without reducing cell viability. In intracellular tyrosinase assays, the enzyme's activity was reduced about 19% with extract concentrations ranging 0.1-10µg/mL. In the mushroom tyrosinase activity assay a maximal inhibition of 35% (1000µg/mL) was observed. CONCLUSION These results suggest that HEGG inhibition relates to its tyrosinase activity. Therefore, the hydroalcoholic extract of Garcinia gardneriana shows great potential for use as a depigmenting agent in hyperpigmentation disorders.
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- Patrícia Mazureki Campos
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Paraná, CEP 80210-170, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Deshpande S, Kewatkar SM, Paithankar VV. In-vitro antioxidant activity of different fraction of roots of Cassia auriculata Linn. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dit.2013.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gastroprotective effects of extracts and guttiferone A isolated from Garcinia achachairu Rusby (Clusiaceae) against experimentally induced gastric lesions in mice. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2012; 385:1103-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-012-0788-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Gontijo VS, de Souza TC, Rosa IA, Soares MG, da Silva MA, Vilegas W, Viegas C, dos Santos MH. Isolation and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of phenolic constituents of the Garcinia brasiliensis epicarp. Food Chem 2012; 132:1230-1235. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.10.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2011] [Revised: 10/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/18/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Dal Molin MM, Silva S, Alves DR, Quintão NLM, Delle Monache F, Filho VC, Niero R. Phytochemical analysis and antinociceptive properties of the seeds of Garcinia achachairu. Arch Pharm Res 2012; 35:623-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-012-0405-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2010] [Revised: 08/10/2010] [Accepted: 08/30/2010] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fun HK, Tantapakul C, Laphookhieo S, Boonnak N, Chantrapromma S. Absolute configuration of xerophenone A. Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online 2012; 68:o1451-2. [PMID: 22590330 PMCID: PMC3344568 DOI: 10.1107/s1600536812015267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2012] [Accepted: 04/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The title compound, C33H42O5, known as xerophenone A {systematic name: (1R,3R,4R,6S,8E,10R)-10-hydroxy-8-[hydroxy(phenyl)methylene]-4-methyl-1,6-bis(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-3-(3-methylbut-3-en-1-yl)-11-oxatricyclo[4.3.1.14,10]undecane-7,9-dione} is a naturally occurring rearranged benzophenone compound which was isolated from the twigs of Garcinia propinqua. The absolute configuration was determined by refining the Flack parameter to 0.18 (16). The absolute configurations at positions 1, 3, 4, 6 and 10 of the xerophenone A are R, R, R, S and R. In the molecule, the cyclohexane-1,3-dione, tetrahydro-2H-pyran and tetrahydrofuran rings adopt twisted boat, standard chair and envelope conformations, respectively. The 3-methylbut-3-en-1-yl substituent is disordered over two sets of sites in a 0.771 (11):0.229 (11) ratio. An intramolecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bond generates an S(6) ring motif. In the crystal, molecules are linked by O—H⋯O and weak C—H⋯O interactions into a chain along the a axis. A very weak C—H⋯π interaction and C⋯O short contact [2.989 (2) Å] are also present.
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Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activity of ouabain in mice. Mediators Inflamm 2011; 2011:912925. [PMID: 21772669 PMCID: PMC3136139 DOI: 10.1155/2011/912925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2010] [Revised: 02/17/2011] [Accepted: 03/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ouabain, an inhibitor of the Na+/K+-ATPase pump, was identified as an endogenous substance of human plasma. Ouabain has been studied for its ability to interfere with various regulatory mechanisms. Despite the studies portraying the ability of ouabain to modulate the immune response, little is known about the effect of this substance on the inflammatory process. The aim of this work was to study the effects triggered by ouabain on inflammation and nociceptive models. Ouabain produced a reduction in the mouse paw edema induced by carrageenan, compound 48/80 and zymosan. This anti-inflammatory potential might be related to the inhibition of prostaglandin E2, bradykinin, and mast-cell degranulation but not to histamine. Ouabain also modulated the inflammation induced by concanavalin A by inhibiting cell migration. Besides that, ouabain presented antinociceptive activity. Taken these data together, this work demonstrated, for the first time, that ouabain presented in vivo analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Otuki MF, Bernardi CA, Prudente AS, Laskoski K, Gomig F, Horinouchi CDS, Guimarães CL, Ferreira J, Delle-Monache F, Cechinel-Filho V, Cabrini DA. Garcinia gardneriana (Planchon & Triana) Zappi. (Clusiaceae) as a Topical Anti-inflammatory Alternative for Cutaneous Inflammation. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2011; 109:56-62. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-7843.2011.00689.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Phospholipase-D activity and inflammatory response induced by brown spider dermonecrotic toxin: Endothelial cell membrane phospholipids as targets for toxicity. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2011; 1811:84-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2010.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2010] [Revised: 11/10/2010] [Accepted: 11/11/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Santa-Cecília FV, Vilela FC, da Rocha CQ, Dias DF, Cavalcante GP, Freitas LAS, dos Santos MH, Giusti-Paiva A. Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of Garcinia brasiliensis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2011; 133:467-473. [PMID: 20955772 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2010] [Revised: 08/20/2010] [Accepted: 09/08/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY In Brazilian folk medicine, the leaves of Garcinia brasiliensis are used to treat tumors, inflammation of the urinary tract and arthritis as well as to relieve pain. Nevertheless, scientific information regarding Garcinia brasiliensis is limited; there are no reports related to its possible anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects. This study employed in vivo inflammatory and nociceptive models to evaluate the scientific basis for the traditional use of Garcinia brasiliensis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Carrageenan-induced paw edema, peritonitis and fibrovascular tissue growth induced by s.c. cotton pellet implantation were used to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of Garcinia brasiliensis ethanolic extract (GbEE) in rats. Formalin and acetic acid-induced writhing tests were used to investigate the antinociceptive activity in mice. RESULTS GbEE at test doses of 30-300 mg/kg p.o. clearly demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects by reduced paw edema induced by carrageenan, inhibited leukocyte recruitment into the peritoneal cavity, and in the model of chronic inflammation using the cotton pellet-induced fibrovascular tissue growth in rats, the GbEE significantly inhibited the formation of granulomatous tissue. The extracts at test doses of 30-300 mg/kg, p.o., clearly demonstrated antinociceptive activity, except for the first phase of the formalin test. CONCLUSION GbEE markedly demonstrated anti-inflammatory action in rats and antinociceptive activity in mice, which supports previous claims of the traditional use of species of the Garcinia genus for inflammation and pain.
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- Flávia V Santa-Cecília
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas-MG, 37130-000 Alfenas, Brazil
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